Parksville Uncorked 2012

The annual Parksville Uncorked event kicks off tonight as lovers of fresh local food, wine, and beer enjoy a series of events on Vancouver Island’s east coast.

Untapped
What: A best-of-BC beer tasting event paired with gourmet local cuisine.
When: Thursday, February 24, 2012 starting at 6:30pm
Where: The Beach Club Resort
Tickets: $49 per person plus taxes. Includes a take-home “Parksville Untapped” beer glass. Overnight packages are available. Call 1-888-760-2008 to reserve.

Sip and Swirl
What: A best-of-BC wine tasting event paired with gourmet local cuisine.
When: Friday, February 24, 2012
Where: Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Tickets: $69 per person plus taxes. Includes a take-home “Parksville Uncorked” wine glass. Call 1-800-663-7373 to reserve.

Winemakers Dinner
What: Executive Chef Eric Edwards of Tigh-Na-Mara and Mission Hill‘s Sommelier Jesse Harnden present a five-course menu with pairings. Menu PDF.
When: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Where: Walbran Room at Tigh-Na-Mara
Tickets: SOLD OUT, sorry!

Winemakers Dinner
What: Executive Chef Michael Sproul of Beach Club Resort and Burrowing Owl present a five-course seasonal menu with pairings. Menu PDF.
When: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Where: Beach Club Resort
Tickets: SOLD OUT, sorry!

Brunch and Bubbles
What: Sunday brunch featuring a selection of BC sparkling wines.
When: Sunday, February 26, 2012 from 9:00am
Where: Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa & Resort
Tickets: $29 per person plus taxes. Call 1-800-663-7373 to reserve.

I have visited Parksville over the last 30 years, and participated in a fantastic girls getaway with Keira-Anne, but this will be my first year at Uncorked. If you have the weekend free, consider heading over to not only enjoy the events but to explore this charming seaside community.